Au Passage

Top choice in Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville


Rising-star chefs continue to make their name at this petit bar de quartier (little neighbourhood bar). Choose from a good-value, uncomplicated selection of petites assiettes (small tapas-style plates) of cold meats, raw or cooked fish, vegetables and more, and larger meat dishes such as slow-roasted lamb shoulder or côte de bœuf (rib-eye steak) to share. Reservations are essential.

Some 200 natural wines are available by the bottle.


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